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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #45 on: August 16, 2016, 11:23:51 am »
Nice upgrade! :smiley:
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #46 on: August 16, 2016, 05:01:09 pm »
Super thread. Lovely mods :happy2:
looking forward to completing the Brake caliper refurb myself soon. Thanks for the write up :congrats:
Another Dublin owner here by the way :smiley: :happy2: 
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #47 on: August 16, 2016, 05:38:17 pm »
The red stitch really does bring home its not just a normal golf. Your car looks awesome mate.

Mind me asking what that switch below your hazard is for, rockets or guns? 

Also do you have a sharkfin?  I noticed your blue connector and i think someones cut the connector of mine.  Baskets !
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #48 on: August 17, 2016, 09:27:18 am »
Quote from: Shoduchi on August 16, 2016, 11:23:51 am
Nice upgrade! :smiley:

Thanks @Shoduchi

Quote from: ducman77 on August 16, 2016, 05:01:09 pm
Super thread. Lovely mods :happy2:
looking forward to completing the Brake caliper refurb myself soon. Thanks for the write up :congrats:
Another Dublin owner here by the way :smiley: :happy2: 

Thanks! There are plenty of Dublin owners on here lately, we should really organise a meet!

Quote from: raz469 on August 16, 2016, 05:38:17 pm
The red stitch really does bring home its not just a normal golf. Your car looks awesome mate.

Mind me asking what that switch below your hazard is for, rockets or guns? 

Also do you have a sharkfin?  I noticed your blue connector and i think someones cut the connector of mine.  Baskets !

Thanks buddy!

Rockets  :fighting:* It's actually for my alarm

I do have a sharkfin but it came with the car!
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #49 on: August 17, 2016, 10:08:38 am »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on August 16, 2016, 11:09:29 am
Replaced my handbrake with a new one today.

Black leather and red stitching to match the new gearstick!



oooo - where did you get this from? ebay?
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #50 on: August 17, 2016, 10:38:42 am »
@bad devotions it was an aliexpress find!

I can get the link if you need!
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #51 on: August 17, 2016, 11:02:34 am »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on August 17, 2016, 10:38:42 am
@bad devotions it was an aliexpress find!

I can get the link if you need!

yeah, that would be good thanks. easy to do?
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #52 on: August 17, 2016, 01:03:51 pm »
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #53 on: August 25, 2016, 03:33:43 pm »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on August 17, 2016, 09:27:18 am
Thanks! There are plenty of Dublin owners on here lately, we should really organise a meet!

That's a class idea!!
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Full of How To Guides
« Reply #54 on: September 05, 2016, 11:22:27 am »
Fitted some edition 30 / R32 rear lights on Friday. Did a comparison shot before I took photos:


They were in perfect condition but had been boxed up with tape and foam so a quick zap with chemical guys V38 and they're shining again!
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update 05/09/2016 Edition 30 Rear Lights
« Reply #55 on: September 05, 2016, 11:31:09 am »
Really nice upgrade! :happy2:
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update 05/09/2016 Edition 30 Rear Lights
« Reply #56 on: September 05, 2016, 09:21:38 pm »
Ooooh!!
Very smart!!
Looks great. Well done :wink:
Definitely need these in my life :smiley: :happy2:
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update 05/09/2016 Edition 30 Rear Lights
« Reply #57 on: September 06, 2016, 09:28:08 am »
Thanks lads

Keep your eyes peeled in the for sale section and you might get lucky when someone does a "back to standard sale" @ducman77

My girlfriend said to me after I installed them that they would look better on a white GTI like yours @Shoduchi  :signLOL:
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update 05/09/2016 Edition 30 Rear Lights
« Reply #58 on: September 06, 2016, 09:46:36 am »
Nah, I think they look more premium in any colour. :wink:

I do think Valeo's LED rear lights look better on lighter colours. It's always a matter of personal taste, of course.  :smiley:
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Re: Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update 05/09/2016 Edition 30 Rear Lights
« Reply #59 on: September 06, 2016, 03:46:22 pm »
PCV Revision R Fitted September 2016

So although my existing PCV was just fine, I said I'd pick up the latest revision R as a spare. When it arrived it was a sunny day so I figured why not fit it and keep the existing one as a spare!

Taking the engine cover off took 2 mins
Old PCV removed, I cleaned up the oil residue


Since the old kit was working perfectly I'll store it up for down the line if I ever need one


I've noticed no difference in performance so it's safe to say I didn't need to do the work but now I have the peace of mind that the latest revision PCV is installed.

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